First human case of H1N2 swine flu detected in UK | ITV News

The UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2 has been detected, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced.

Routine surveillance in GP surgeries picked up the case after the person suffered a mild illness, they were not known to have worked with pigs and have fully recovered.

The UKHSA said it is now contact tracing those close to the patient to prevent further spread of the virus.

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